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affordable and decarbonising alternative to provide households with cleaner energy. Due to start operating in May 2026, this
infrastructure project aims to provide the heat with around a 60% renewable content due to the biogenic
component of the waste treated at SELCHP. As this system represents a low carbon solution compared to alternative supplies, it will also help to advance London’s ongoing commitment to combat climate change by lowering the carbon footprint. Veolia will design, construct, and commission the network, and be responsible for operation, maintenance, and lifecycle replacement. The system will be supplied with hot water from SELCHP, fed into the systems at 75oC, to distribute heat in the connected buildings and meet the thermal demands at each location. To ensure system resilience, the network will include an additional facility housing a back-up boiler installation. John Abraham, chief operating officer, Industrial,
Water & Energy UK , Ireland & Nordics said: “This latest heat network will further advance the progress to reach the important Net Zero goals that protect the environment and lower climate change. It is fully in line with GreenUp, Veolia’s strategic programme to accelerate the company’s ecological transformation. Locally sourced energy, derived from previously untapped resources such as waste, is becoming a true driver of regional growth. Veolia’s engineering solutions can make a real and lasting difference, help break the reliance on fossil fuels, deliver the essential energy to support communities, and address the issues of energy price volatility. By combining its expertise in waste management and local energy solutions, Veolia maximises synergies to harness the full potential of local resources for the benefit of both residents and the planet.
“This will make a significant difference to the people it serves, delivers increased energy security and resilience, and will help advance sustainability in London.”
Philip Hirst, director, sustainability, Greystar, said:
“Trends such as urbanisation, energy transition and digitisation require a forward-thinking approach to infrastructure. The connection to decarbonised South East London Combined Heat and Power (SELCHP) heat network aligns with Greystar’s Net Zero and infrastructure ambitions, whilst also providing value to our Bermondsey residents with locally generated, low carbon heat.” Cllr John Batteson, Cabinet Member for Climate
Emergency, Jobs & Business at Southwark Council said: “In Southwark we’re committed to tackling the climate emergency and reducing carbon emissions from buildings is a key theme in our climate strategy as we work towards becoming a carbon neutral borough. “This ambitious project will provide thousands of
residents with cleaner energy sourced locally in south- east London, making positive use of waste generated in Southwark and the wider area while reducing the borough’s carbon footprint in the process.” In the UK Veolia currently manages the energy plant and networks across more than 50 sites and operates over 120 community heating schemes. These distribute low carbon or renewable heat from combined heat and power plants, waste wood biomass and Energy Recovery Facilities. Globally the company currently operates around 600 district heating networks covering 7000km of heat mains.
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